2026 Data & Analytics Consulting Intern

West Monroe (Campus)•Chicago, IL

1d•$39•Hybrid

About The Position

West Monroe is seeking Consulting Interns to join our Data & Analytics team aligned to our Technology & Experience (TechEx) Practice. As businesses accumulate vast amounts of data, the challenge lies in extracting actionable insights that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our Data and Analytics Interns play a crucial role in helping clients unlock the full potential of their data through advanced analytics, data science, and data engineering. As a Data & Analytics Consulting Intern, you will combine business acumen with technical problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions. The role requires an understanding of business processes, data analysis capabilities and proficiency in data structures, querying, and programming languages like SQL, Python, or R.

Requirements

Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or prior work experience
Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team success
Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and innovation
Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027
Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must reside within 50 miles of your assigned office before your start date and throughout the internship; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
Ability and willingness to travel Monday – Thursday (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe

Nice To Haves

Majors with a focus in: Business Analytics Computer Science Data Engineering Data Science Economics Informatics Information Systems Statistics
Proficiency in querying databases
Experience with data wrangling, coding (Python, R), and data platforms (Azure Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake)
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and tools
Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with client executives and team members to understand organizational needs and recommend appropriate data driven solutions
Work closely with West Monroe project team members to deliver valuable outcomes
Initiate and complete project tasks under management guidance
Evaluate and document client business processes and requirements
Develop and test investment hypotheses using data science methodologies to drive actionable insights
Assist in the creation of detailed business cases and strategic recommendations
Utilize database development and scripting skills (SQL, Python, R) for data manipulation and analysis
Perform end-to-end data science workflow, from data ingestion and wrangling to analysis and visualization
Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualization tools using platforms like Tableau and Power BI
Develop and implement data management, integration, and data science tools, including ETL processes and machine learning models
Conduct fit-gap analysis between application functionality and client requirements
Actively participate in West Monroe’s culture and social events
Expand your knowledge of data science, analytics, and engineering methodologies by participating in competency teams and attending learning sessions